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October
2025
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News
SNL
Sabrina
Carpenter channelled her inner Carrie Bradshaw on
Wednesday in a promo for an upcoming episode of Saturday
Night Live.
Carpenter
will both host and appear as musical guest on the
show's Oct. 18 episode, marking her first time hosting
and second time performing.
Sits
down to a computer to type:
"The
woman wondered what she'd gotten herself into. Having
won over the cast and crew, the only thing left to
do was ... ."
Brennan
interrupts, asking what Carpenter is writing.
"No
idea. The computer's not even on," Sherman responds.
News
(Australia)
Oct
15
Bunnings,
Kmart and Samsung are the Most Trusted Brands in Retail
and Consumer Products for 2025
(Market Research Update)
Roy
Morgan has presented the Roy Morgan Trusted Brand
Awards for 2025 for Retail and Consumer Products industries.
The broader Retail category (not including Supermarkets)
was again topped by leading home hardware brand Bunnings,
with a seventh consecutive victory as the 'Most Trusted
Retail Brand' in Australia. Bunnings recorded a clean
sweep at the awards, picking up the 'Best of the Best'
Most Trusted Brand in Australia award for a second
straight year. The 'Most Trusted Brand in Department
& Discount Department Stores' award has been won
by Kmart for the seventh year in a row. The winner
of the 'Most Trusted Consumer Products Brand' was
South Korea-based Samsung, also for a seventh straight
year. Meanwhile, Apple is the 'Most Trusted Technology
Brand' for a fifth consecutive year, and Aldi has
retained the title of the 'Most Trusted Supermarket
Brand' for 2025.
Sports
News/Marketing
Sydney
FC is again the most widely supported A-League club
ahead of the new 2025-26 A-League season
Research
from Roy Morgan shows Sydney FC topping the 2025 Roy
Morgan A-League club supporter ladder with 686,000
fans; this is over 100,000 more fans than any other
club in the league. Sydney FC has been the most successful
club in the A-League Men, winning 5 Championships
and 4 Premiers Plates since the league began in 2005.
There is a close contest for second place between
the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory. The Roar
has 556,000 supporters, just ahead of the Melbourne
Victory with 531,000 supporters. In fourth place overall
are Adelaide United with 404,000 supporters, followed
by Perth Glory with 360,000 supporters and current
A-League Men's Champions Melbourne City with 292,000
supporters. Meanwhile, 16.1% of Australians (3.7 million
people), now support an A-League club, and 6.8% (almost
1.6 million) watch the A-League on TV. However, a
much larger 5.6 million (24.5%) Australian have watched
any soccer match on TV, which includes overseas leagues
and international tournaments. (RMS)
News
Talkback
revival a boost for Nine sale
GfK's
latest radio ratings survey shows that Nine Entertainment's
2GB has increased its audience share across all timeslots.
Its breakfast show's audience share rose to 16.8 per
cent, overtaking KIIS FM's popular Kyle and Jackie
O show; 2GB's morning show also reclaimed top spot
in its timeslot, with audience share growth of 3.6
per cent compared with the previous survey. Nine's
3AW in 4BC talkback stations also performed well overall
in the latest ratings, with the company seeking a
buyer for its radio stations. Meanwhile, the ABC has
increased its audience share in every timeslot in
Sydney and Melbourne. (RMS)
News
Pro
Wrestling
WWE:
Oct 13
World
Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins proclaimed The Vision's
dominance after he triumphed over Cody Rhodes to win
the WWE Crown Jewel Championship and Bronson Reed
posted a huge victory against Roman Reigns.
Vision
Members Breakker and Reed Turn On Rollins!
News
Flashback
October
9, 2025
Free-to-air
TV ad slump deepens as digital media eats bigger share
Data
from Guideline SMI shows that advertising revenue
in Australia's free-to-air TV market fell nearly 10
per cent in the first eight months of 2025. Ad revenue
also declined by 18 per cent year-on-year in August,
and by 17 per cent over the last three months. The
figures do not include ad revenue from the networks'
increasingly popular broadcast video-on-demand platforms,
such as 7plus and 9Now. However, the advertising market
has grown by about one per cent overall since the
start of the year. (RMS)
News
Why
Australia needs to protect its identity
Data
from the Public Interest Journalism Initiative shows
that 161 news outlets across Australia closed in the
five years to March 2023; this is a threefold increase
compared with the previous decade. The future of the
nation's media industry and content creators are at
risk due to technology companies' use of copyrighted
works to train their AI models. The federal government
must rule out ever changing Australia's copyright
laws to include a proposed 'text and data mining exception'
for AI companies. Australian journalism, Australian
creativity and Australian voices must be protected
before it is too late. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
'AI
is here to stay and change things': Mad Max director
George Miller on why he is taking part in an AI film
festival
Legendary
Australian film director George Miller will head the
judging panel for Australia's inaugural awards festival
for films that have been generated entirely via artificial
intelligence. Miller says he joined the judging panel
for the Omni 1.0 AI film festival out of "intense
curiosity" about the evolving role of AI in storytelling.
Miller also contends that art has to evolve, and likens
the impact of AI on the film industry to previous
innovations in the arts sector such as the introduction
the use of oil paint by artists and the advent of
photography. Miller argues that AI will make film-making
more egalitarian. (RMS)
News
(Australia)
Supercheap
Auto, Red Bull and Repco are the brands most firmly
associated with the V8 Supercars and Bathurst 1000
(Roy Morgan Summary)
Research
from Roy Morgan shows that three key brands -Supercheap
Auto, Red Bull and Repco - stand out as associated
most strongly with the V8 Supercars Championship,
which includes the Bathurst 1000. Supercheap Auto,
which was the naming rights sponsor for the Bathurst
1000 from 2005 to 2020, is still associated with V8
Supercars by 13% of Australians (3.1 million). Red
Bull, the naming rights sponsor of the most successful
V8 Supercars team since 2013, is associated with the
V8 Supercars by 11% of Australians (2.6 million).
Repco, which has been the naming rights sponsor of
the Bathurst 1000 since 2021, is associated with the
V8 Supercars by 9% of Australians (equivalent to 2.1
million people). Other brands associated with V8 Supercars
include Ampol, Dunlop and Mobil (6% of Australians
for each), Beaurepaires (5%), Boost Mobile (4%), and
Armor All, BP, Coca Cola, Coates Hire and Jim Beam
(all 3%). Meanwhile, almost 2.6 million Australians
aged 14+ said they watched the Bathurst 1000 in the
year to June 2025; this is equivalent to 11.3% of
Australians. (RMS)
News
Free
TV's dire state on show (Australia)
Free-to-air
television has been both a dominating force in Australian
media and one of the nation's great profit power houses
for nearly 70 years. However, the terms of the proposed
merger between Seven West Media and Southern Cross
Media Group confirm that the days of free-to-air media
dominance and its profit bonanza are over. Evans &
Partners estimates that the Seven Network is priced
in the merger at just four times forecast 2025-26
earnings, while the Southern Cross radio network is
priced at more than twice that level at nine times.
The decimation of free-to-air TV follows the same
pattern to that of major newspapers, where the so
called "rivers of gold" classified advertising
were decimated by online classifieds. When an industry
suffers the sort of fall that FTA is experiencing
there is normally pressure from the major players
to merge. Politicians in Canberra have very little
understanding of the fundamental change taking place,
so this is politically impossible. (RMS)
News
Commonwealth
Bank, AustralianSuper, PayPal, HCF and NRMA Insurance
are Australia's most trusted finance and insurance
brands
(Roy Morgan Summary)
The
Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards bring together outstanding
companies and brands from across a range of industries
to celebrate and recognise the unmatched levels of
trust these organisations hold when compared to their
competitors in their respective categories. All 22
winners for the 12 months to June 2025 have displayed
market-leading levels of trust, and exceedingly low
or negligible levels of distrust, to outstrip their
rivals on the key metric of 'Net Trust'. The Commonwealth
Bank has been rated as the 'Most Trusted Bank Brand'
in Australia for the first time, while AustralianSuper
has emerged as the 'Most Trusted Superannuation Brand'
for a fifth straight year. The other winners in the
key finance and insurance categories are PayPal (Most
Trusted Brand for Payments, Cards & Loans), NRMA
Insurance (Most Trusted Brand in Insurance) and HCF
(Most Trusted Brand in Private Health Insurance).
(RMS)
News
(Australia)
ANZ,
Seven West write down View Media
Roy
Morgan Summary
Sources
have indicated that the ANZ Bank has written down
the value of its stake in View Media Group. The bank
acquired an initial stake of 20 per cent in early
2023, at a cost of $50m; it subsequently invested
a further $2m in the property listings group, which
was founded by Antony Catalano and Alex Waislitz.
ANZ is expected to disclose the extent of the writedown
in its upcoming annual report. Meanwhile, Seven West's
2025 annual report showed that View Media Group accounted
for the bulk of the $29.1m writedown in the value
of its ventures portfolio. Catalano is also one of
the biggest shareholders in Southern Cross Media Group,
which has proposed merging with Seven West Media.
(RMS)
News
October
7, 2025
LG
and Ten plotting return of linear TV
The
Ten Network's free-to-air channels will become accessible
via LG's connected TVs via a new alliance with the
South Korean electronics giant. Owners of LG smart
TVs will be be able to watch live streams of Ten's
linear channels without the need for a terrestrial
antenna. Lachlan Roach from Ten's parent company Paramount
Australia believes that free-to-air broadcasting still
has a future, despite the growing shift to streaming
video platforms. (RMS)
News
Australia
Oct
6
Seven
weighs new bid for next NRL rights
There
is speculation that Seven West Media could pursue
new talks with US-based NBCUniversal regarding a joint
venture streaming service if the proposed merger with
Southern Cross Media Group proceeds. Industry sources
have indicated that NBCUniversal's requirement for
the Stokes family to reduce their stake in Seven West
to just 20 per cent had been a 'deal breaker' when
the talks were held in 2022. The Stokes family's stake
will fall to 20 per cent if the merger with Southern
Cross goes ahead. Seven insiders have also suggested
that having its own streaming service could also Seven
to bid for the NRL broadcasting rights; Seven has
limited options at present given that its holds the
AFL rights. (RMS)
News
ARN
chief flags further local consolidation
ARN
Media's CEO Ciaran Davis contends that more consolidation
in Australia's media sector is inevitable. He notes
that the sector must compete with global companies
that are not subject to local content quotas and do
not face the same regulatory constraints. Davis is
also upbeat about the outlook for Australia's radio
and digital audio sector, with ARN owning radio stations
such as KIIS and the iHeart digital platform. Davis
recently advised that he will step down in January
after 16 years as CEO: Davis says his departure had
been planned for nearly a year, and he believes that
ARN is in better shape than it was when he took on
the role. (RMS)
News
News
boss slams AI copyright 'theft'
News
Corp Australasia's executive chairman Michael Miller
will use a Melbourne Press Club speech on Wednesday
to caution against relaxing Australia's copyright
laws. He will contend that technology companies must
not be allowed to use Australian content to train
their artificial intelligence platforms without adequately
compensating the producers of that content. The Productivity
Commission recently proposed adding a 'fair dealing
exception' to the Copyright Act for AI platforms.
(RMS)
News
'Future
of journalism is bright'
Media
industry veteran Campbell Reid says the digital age
has been positive for news publishers because the
rise of citizen journalism has resulted in greater
scrutiny of traditional media; it has also provided
the industry with more sources of information about
things that happen in public, including video footage.
Reid will step down as News Corp Australia's head
of corporate affairs in November, after 11 years in
the role. His five-decade career in the media industry
began as a cadet journalist in New Zealand; he eventually
moved into editorial, becoming the editor of The Australian
in 2000 and later The Daily Telegraph. (RMS)
News
Netflix,
Disney+, Amazon Prime Video extend lead over local
streamers
Data
from technology analyst firm Telsyte shows that Netflix
now has 6.4 million subscribers in Australia, which
is three per cent higher than a year ago. Amazon Prime
Video has in turn recorded year-on-year growth of
six per cent, and it now has 5.1 million local subscribers.
In contrast, the subscriber base of home-grown streaming
video platform Stan was steady at 2.6 million. Foad
Fadaghi from Telsyte says factors such as strong population
growth and the launch of more lower-cost advertising-supported
plans have contributed to growth in streaming video
subscriptions. (RMS)
News
Flashback
(In Case You Missed It)
News
Lachlan's
win means his mates Down Under can breathe easily
Andrew
Bolt is perhaps the News Corp Australia employee most
relieved that Lachlan Murdoch has won the succession
battle regarding control of the Murdoch family media
empire. Bolt had stated last year that he would quit
if James Murdoch and the other siblings of Lachlan
Murdoch involved in the battle had won control of
the empire. Lachlan Murdoch is also a big supporter
of News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller, who retains
his role despite ongoing rumblings that Sky News boss
Paul Whittaker is after his job, while Daily Telegraph
editor Ben English is said to be Lachlan Murdoch's
favourite editor. (RMS)
News
Paramount/Warner
deal could buck merger trend (RMS)
Peter
Supino from Wolfe Research estimates that a merger
between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery
would generate initial cost synergies of about $US3bn.
He says it would create the world's biggest film and
TV studio and one of the top five streaming video
companies. Shares in both companies have rallied in
response to media reports that Paramount is preparing
an all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery.
The merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media
was completed in August. (RMS)
News
September
12, 2025
Fox's
path now clear, says Lachlan
Fox
Corporation's executive chairman and CEO Lachlan Murdoch
says the deal to resolve a long-running family trust
dispute will ensure clarity about the media company's
future strategy. The $US3.3bn deal will give Lachlan
Murdoch full control of the family's stakes in both
Fox and News Corporation. Murdoch says the deal with
his siblings will allow Fox to continue on the path
that it set in 2019 when the Murdoch family sold its
entertainment assets to Disney. He notes that Fox's
revenue has increased by $US5bn since the sale to
Disney. (RMS)
News
Flashback
September
10
Siblings
paid to exit Murdoch media empire
Sources
have indicated that the Murdoch family has settled
the long-running dispute over future control over
its media empire in a deal worth $US3.3bn ($5bn).
Rupert Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan is set to assume
full control of the family's stakes in News Corp and
Fox Corporation, ending the dispute with his siblings.
Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch
will each receive $US1.1bn, while they have also agreed
to sell all of their shares in the two companies over
the next six months. The family trust that was at
the centre of the legal dispute between the Murdochs
will be dissolved as part of the deal. (RMS)
News
Kayo,
Binge remain key pillars of Foxtel
Foxtel
Group executive Mark Frain has emphasised that the
pay-TV company remains committed to the Binge streaming
service under its new owner, the sports-focused DAZN.
The CEO of Foxtel Media says the entertainment-focused
Binge is a key part of the group's future plans; he
argues that Binge provides DAZN with an opportunity
to bolster and complement sport. Meanwhile, Frain
expects demand for Kayo Sports to continue growing
amongst both from advertisers and subscribers. Foxtel
will hold its 2006 'upfronts' event ths week. (Roy
Morgan Summary)
News
Antitrust
suit against Fox News dismissed
US
District Court judge Aileen Cannon has ruled in favour
of Fox News in an antitrust case launched by cable
news rival Newsmax. The latter had alleged that Fox
News had used its market power to coerce distributors
into unfair terms that bar them from carrying its
competitors' broadcasts. Cannon essentially found
that the complaint against Fox News had been poorly
drafted, but she ruled that Newsmax can lodge a revised
complaint by 11 September. (RMS)
News
Netflix:
October 2025
Movies
A
House of Dynamite (Oct 24): A political thriller directed
by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson,
and others. It centers on a nuclear threat to the
U.S., touted as a potential Best Picture nominee.
The
Woman in Cabin 10 (Oct 10): A psychological thriller
starring Keira Knightley as a journalist uncovering
a mystery on a luxury yacht, based on Ruth Ware’s
novel.
Steve
(Oct 3): Cillian Murphy stars as a headteacher at
a reform school facing personal and professional struggles,
based on Max Porter’s novella Shy.
About
My Father (2023, Oct 1): A comedy with Sebastian Maniscalco
and Robert De Niro, focusing on a clash between an
Italian father and his fiancée’s family.
Blue
Crush (2002, Oct 1): A sports drama starring Kate
Bosworth about a woman pursuing her dream of becoming
a pro surfer.
Casper
(1995, Oct 1): A family-friendly supernatural comedy
with Christina Ricci about a kind-hearted ghost.
Elysium
(2013, Oct 1): A sci-fi action film by Neill Blomkamp
starring Matt Damon, exploring class struggles between
Earth and a luxurious space station.
Hacksaw
Ridge (2016, Oct 1): Mel Gibson’s WWII drama
about medic Desmond Doss, starring Andrew Garfield.
Dirty
Dancing (1987, Oct 1): The iconic romantic dance film
with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
Austin
Powers Trilogy (Oct 1): All three films (International
Man of Mystery, The Spy Who Shagged Me, Goldmember)
bring Mike Myers’ comedic spy antics.
Series:
Nobody
Wants This Season 2 (Oct 23): The rom-com starring
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody returns, following Joanne
and Noah’s chaotic relationship.
The
Diplomat Season 3 (Oct 16): Keri Russell and Rufus
Sewell navigate political intrigue, with Bradley Whitford
joining as the First Gentleman.
The
Witcher Season 4 (Oct 30): Liam Hemsworth takes over
as Geralt of Rivia, adapting the final novels of Andrzej
Sapkowski’s series. A Rats special may accompany
it.
Love
Is Blind Season 9 (Oct 1): Set in Denver, this reality
dating show explores love without physical attraction.
Monster:
The Ed Gein Story (Oct 3): Ryan Murphy’s anthology
series continues with Charlie Hunnam as the infamous
serial killer Ed Gein, joined by Laurie Metcalf and
Addison Rae.
Splinter
Cell: Deathwatch (TBD): An animated espionage series
based on the video game, following Sam Fisher.
The
Resurrected (TBD): A Taiwanese series about two mothers
resurrecting a criminal to avenge their daughters.
Genie,
Make a Wish Season 1 (Oct 1): A Korean rom-com starring
Kim Woo Bin as a genie and Bae Suzy as a stoic woman.
Dudes
Season 1 (Oct 1): A German comedy spinoff of Alpha
Males.
The
New Force Season 1 (Oct 1): A Swedish drama about
Stockholm’s first female police officers.
Documentaries
Victoria
Beckham (Oct 9): A three-part series tracing her journey
from Spice Girls fame to fashion mogul.
The
Perfect Neighbor (Oct 17): A Sundance award-winning
documentary on the 2023 Ajike Owens murder and Florida’s
stand-your-ground laws.
Starting
5 Season 2 (Oct 16): Follows NBA stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
and Kevin Durant during the 2024-2025 season.
Who
Killed the Montreal Expos? (Oct 21): Explores the
demise of the Canadian baseball team.
The
White House Effect (Oct 1): Examines climate policy
under George H.W. Bush and its lasting impact.
Rockstar:
Duki From the End of the World (Oct 1): An Argentine
documentary on trap star Duki.
Specials
and Animation
Dr.
Seuss’s Horton! (Oct 1): An animated adaptation
from Brown Bag Films.
Ranma
1/2 Season 2 (Oct 1): Weekly anime episodes continue
the classic series.
Rurouni
Kenshin Season 2 (Oct 1): A Japanese anime about a
samurai seeking redemption.
Six
Kings Slam 2025 (Oct 15): A live tennis showcase featuring
top players.
Matt
McCusker: A Humble Offering (Oct 1): A stand-up comedy
special.
News
Netflix:
October 2025
Highlights
include:
WWE
RAW
Sacramento, CA
October 20
Golden 1 Center
WWE
SmackDown (numerous international markets. Not US)
Friday Night SmackDown
San Jose, CA
October 17
Sap Center
WWE
SmackDown
Tempe, AZ
October 24
Mullett Arena
WWE
NXT
NXT Halloween Havoc
October 25
Prescott, AZ
Findlay Toyota Center
WWE
RAW
October 27
Anaheim, CA
Honda Center
IP
Man (complete series at time of publication)
Wingwomen
News
Netflix:
November 2025
Boxing:
Jake Paul vs Tank Davis - Nov 14
WWE:
Survivor Series (Netflix for Aussies) - Nov 29
Petco Park
San Diego, California
Stranger
Things S5 - Nov 27
News
Media
Man
Netflix
wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award
Google
Finance wins Media Man 'Business News Website Of The
Month' award
Runner-ups:
Yahoo! Finance, The Australian Financial Review, FOX
Business and Sky News Australia
Yahoo!
Finance Sports Report wins Media Man 'Sports Business
Podcast Of The Month' award
News
Brand
News via Media Man
Netflix
wins Media Man 'Brand Of The Month'; Runner-up: MAX
WWE
wins Media Man 'Wrestling Promotion Of The Month'
award
UFC
wins Media Man 'MMA Promotion Of The Month' award
TKO
Group wins Media Man 'Entertainment Promoter Of The
Month' award
AEW
wins Media Man 'Challenger Brand Of The Month' award
Prime
wins Media Man 'Beverage Of The Month' award
Claudio's
Cafe wins Media Man 'Coffee Brand Of The Month' award;
Runner-up: Nespresso
Cryptos,
Markets and Culture
Friday
Into The Weekend Edition!
October
3/4, 2025
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live)
Bitcoin
$122,667.92 +2.23%
Ethereum $4,506.29 +0.60%
Tether $1.0005 flat
Binance Coin $1,177.34 +7.54%
XRP $3.0270 +0.11%
Solana $230.17 -0.54%
USDC $0.9996 flat
TRON $0.3408 -0.88%
Dogecoin $0.2542 - 1.31%
Cardano $0.8572 -0.14%
Market
bullish! Mood joyful
News
October
3, 2025
Markets
(Sydney to New York)
Australian
Dollar: $0.6590 USD (down $0.0020 USD)
Iron Ore: $103.40 USD (down $0.20 USD)
Oil: $60.68 USD (down $1.12 USD)
Gold: $3,856.37 USD (down $9.29 USD)
Copper: $4.9540 USD (up 0.0595 USD)
Bitcoin: $120,564.31 USD (up 2.56%)
Dow Jones: 46,519.72 (up 78.62 points)
Stocks
Media
Man Favs:
TKO
Group $197.35 -0.65 -0.33%
Formula One Group Series C $104.83 +0.68 +0.65%
NVIDIA Corp $187.62 -1.32 -0.70%
Alphabet Inc Class A $245.35 -0.34 -0.14%
News Corp Class A $28.38 -0.17 -0.60%
Netflix Inc $1,153.32 -9.21 -0.79%
Caterpillar Inc $497.85 +7.28 +1.48%
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp $17.34 +0.14
+0.81%
Tesla Inc $429.83 -6.17 -1.42%
Walt Disney Co $112.47 +0.33 +0.29%
Wynn Resorts Ltd $123.66 -9.68 -7.26%
Meta Platforms Inc $710.56 -16.49 -2.27%
BHP Group Ltd $42.08 +0.14 +0.33%
Mercedes Benz Group ADR $16.24 +0.18 +1.11%
News
Crypto
October
2
The
cryptocurrency market soared to extremes
Market
Overview
The
cryptocurrency market capitalisation soared by 4%
over the past day to $4.07 trillion. The capitalisation
has soared into the extreme zone, above which it was
only briefly in mid-August and mid-September.
Cryptocurrency
investors are convinced that the US government shutdown
is not dampening risk appetite, and macroeconomic
data is pushing the Fed to ease its policy further.
The
sentiment index rose to 64 (greed), reaching its highest
level in the last six weeks. However, the index is
far from extreme greed, leaving significant potential
for further strengthening.
On
Thursday morning, Bitcoin exceeded $118K, surpassing
the previous highs, which indicates an important technical
breakthrough of the established range. The next step
could well be an attempt to update historical highs
approaching $125K. At the same time, it is worth paying
attention to the activity of long-term sellers, who
have been actively selling near these levels since
July: we may see a new episode of selling on the rise.
News
Background
The
total supply of stablecoins grew by a record $45 billion
in the third quarter, according to http://CEX.io.
At the same time, 69% of the ‘printed’ volume
was issued on the main Ethereum network.
According
to CryptoQuant, the growth in the supply of stablecoins
creates a powerful foundation for a bull market. Historically,
Bitcoin has rallied not only in October but throughout
the last quarter of the year.
The
main factors that could trigger a crypto market rally
in the fourth quarter could be changes in digital
asset regulation in the US and expanded access to
the crypto market through products on stock exchanges,
according to Grayscale.
The
total Bitcoin reserves of Japanese company Metaplanet
reached 30,823 coins, placing it in fourth place among
all corporate BTC holders.
According
to Onchain Lens, Tether, the issuer of USDT, has replenished
its Bitcoin reserve with 8,889 BTC worth $1 billion.
Since May 2023, the company has been allocating 15%
of its net profit to the purchase of BTC as part of
its long-term asset diversification strategy.
Stani
Kulechov, founder of leading lending platform Aave,
said lower interest rates by global central banks
will create favourable conditions for yield growth
in the DeFi sector and may drive renewed interest
in decentralised finance. (FxPro)
News
Oct
3
ASX
rallies 1.1pc as miners and CBA jump
The
Australian sharemarket posted a strong gain on Thursday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 1.1 per cent to close
at 8,945.9 points. BHP rose 1.1 per cent to $41.94,
Westgold Resources was up 8.3 per cent at $5.37 and
the Commonwealth Bank finished 1.7 per cent higher
at $169.82. However, profit-taking saw DroneShield
fall 9.8 per cent to $5.18 following a rally in recent
days, while REA Group was down 1.9 per cent at $224.99.
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Cryptocurrency
Movies
Documentaries
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014) Follows early Bitcoin
adopter Daniel Mross, exploring Bitcoin’s origins,
its volatile rise, and the community behind it. Great
for understanding Bitcoin’s early days and its
potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016) Examines Bitcoin’s history,
ideological roots, and impact on global financial
systems through interviews with pioneers and experts.
A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed
by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives into blockchain’s
broader applications beyond cryptocurrency, addressing
scalability and regulatory challenges. Ideal for those
interested in blockchain’s transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated by
Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s societal
impact, from financial inclusion to voting systems.
A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015) Traces the history
of money and introduces Bitcoin as a decentralized
alternative, critiquing centralized financial systems.
Features interviews with crypto experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role in
dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during the
2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019) A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke
Hemsworth, and Kurt Russell. It follows a young anti-money
laundering agent investigating corruption and cryptocurrency
in his hometown. Critics note its exaggerated portrayal
but praise its entertainment value.
Silk
Road (2021) A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s
creation of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace
using Bitcoin. It explores his rise and fall, blending
crime and drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early association
with illicit activities.
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on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing early
adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries
are generally more educational, focusing on Bitcoin’s
history, blockchain technology, and real-world implications.
They’re great for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association with
crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or exaggerating
for effect. They prioritize entertainment over accuracy.
For
a deeper dive, check streaming platforms like Prime
Video, Fandango at Home, or YouTube, where many of
these are available.
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Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall
Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is a drama
about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial world.
It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young stockbroker
desperate to succeed, who gets entangled with Gordon
Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless corporate raider.
Gekko’s mantra, “Greed is good,” drives
the story as Bud is lured into insider trading and
unethical deals, compromising his morals for wealth
and power. The film explores themes of capitalism,
loyalty, and betrayal, with Bud navigating pressures
from Gekko, his father (Martin Sheen), and his own
conscience.
Key
Details:
Cast:
Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie Sheen (Bud
Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin Sheen (Carl
Fox). Runtime: 2h 6m. Genre: Drama/Crime. Rating:
R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess.
Inspired
by real-life figures like Ivan Boesky and Michael
Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010), continued
the story.
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to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming:
Available on platforms like Peacock or rentable on
Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
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Flashback
Gold,
copper, & silver: How metals are moving this year
Metal
futures have made some pretty dramatic moves lately
from safe haven gold to tariff sensitive copper. So
let's take a look at the longer term trends. I'm Jared
Blikre, host of Stocks in Translation. And I'm going
to start by charting some of the moves in Dr. Copper
because this is where we have the most zig and zags
over the last 25 years. So this goes back to the beginning
of the century and we can see right now, we're at
$5.51 per pound. That is a record high. But if we
go back to the beginning of the century, guess what?
Uh we had a little bit of a slump in the wake of the
dot com boom and then bust, but starting in 2003,
we saw a big rise there. And that was as China actually
joined the World Trade Organization or the WTO. That
lasted into the global financial crisis. Then we had
a pretty big bust in in Dr. Copper, and then we had
another rise. And that rise was due to unprecedented
stimulus, not only from the Chinese government, but
also from the United States government, QE was in
force, and then we saw kind of a strong dollar play.
That weighed on this metal all the way into the beginning
of 2016. The entire world, most of the world indices
went through a bear market in 2015, and then 2016,
we found the footing. And that was actually the year
that Trump won, began his first presidency. And from
there, we saw some zig and zags, and then we saw a
shock into the pandemic. A couple of, a couple of
years of deflation or a semi-deflation, disinflation,
that caught up with it in 2022, but then it was off
to the races again. And especially with the Trump
tariffs now on copper, threatening to be threatening
to be 50% on August 1st, we're seeing a lot of front
running in this trade. Now, I also want to show you
gold futures and I'm going to show you silver as well.
And they follow a very similar pattern. We're not
seeing the dramatic zig and zags that we did in copper,
but we did see the same pattern of China joining the
WTO, contributing to that huge rise in price to 1800,
almost $2,000 an ounce by the beginning of the global
financial crisis. So a little bit of a meltdown there.
But in 2016 into 2018, we saw a bit of a rise into
the pandemic, a little bit of a whipsaw there, and
consolidation over a few years. Again, that 2022 bare
market in US stocks that contributed to some deflation
and disinflation globally, supply chain chain shocks
came into force again, and then we saw this huge rise
beginning in late 2023, and we are now at 3353. We've
seen a high of as much as $3,500 per ounce. And gold
is kind of unique among the precious metals and also
the industrial metals, and this is because central
banks have been a huge determining force in their
buying of it. This is a bar chart that shows central
bank buying in tons going back all the way to 2010.
And what you notice here is the last three years,
2022, 2023, 2024, all of those had gold being bought
by central banks of in the amount of over 1,000 tons.
And so that's a pretty big dramatic increase from
the prior years. And this has to do with the ongoing
dedollarization in China, as well as Russia, but also
a host of other countries, even some in western and
eastern Europe. So this is a trend that we want to
follow. Uh, I want to close out here with silver,
and I'm going to just chart the price action. Again,
very similar chart to gold and copper in terms of
the big movements here. We saw a big price spike into
almost $50 per ounce, and that was just as the global
financial crisis was getting underway. And then the
QE area in 2011, that's when we saw that high. Then
we saw a dramatic, dramatic crash into 2016, kind
of found its footing, saw a big squeeze in the early
pandemic, 2020 was a great year for silver, but then
we saw a little bit of a fallout. And again, silver
is on the rise here at $38. It's still off of that
$50 record high, but it is increasing very quickly.
To round out the conversation, I want to just put
on a table here. I have all three medals and just
kind of grouping them together. I want to display
how they are moving with their specific patterns with
a trigger, and then to tell you which one of these
is featured in these specific criteria. So here, under
the pattern, we have acceleration. So that would be
an economic acceleration. The trigger would be liquidity.
And when that happens, we see all metals benefiting
from that. And then when there's a safe haven scare,
and that trigger would be a crisis of some sorts,
you're going to see gold and silver outperforming
the most, kind of leaving Dr. Copper behind. And then
here's a bearish one, industrial drags, that affects
copper disproportionately here, and the trigger there
is typically a stronger US dollar because the US dollar
surges when global global industrials tend to drag,
and that's because the US is the least dirty shirt
in the laundry basket of the world. And then finally
here, we have a policy shock. This will affect all
three medals, but especially copper and gold here.
Um, arguably, the biggest reason is tariffs and debt,
and we've seen both of those contribute to silver
rising. So we could put all three in that basket as
well. But when you put it all together, we have the
perfect explosive mix for all three of these metals,
including palladium and also platinum, which we didn't
get to have time for, but all of these are experiencing
huge thrust in 2025. And we'll have to see how these
tariffs play out, especially on Dr. Copper with respect
to that August 1st deadline. Remember, 50% there.
So tune into Stocks in Translation for more jargon
busting deep dives, new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays
on Yahoo Finances website, or wherever you find your
podcast. (Transcript from Yahoo! Finance podcast)
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investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
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in the investment world don't end with four-year lows;
they end with 10- or 15-year lows." — Jim
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fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
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Fed's
dovish stance buoyed the stock market
US Dollar
Buy
the rumours, sell the facts. The US dollar was actively
sold ahead of the announcement of the Fed meeting
results. Investors expected the central bank to cut
rates, with the FOMC's updated forecasts showing two
more acts of monetary expansion before the end of
2025, and the number of dissenters increasing from
two in July to three.
In
reality, only the first two expectations were met.
The September forecast did indeed include two more
rate cuts this year. The Fed lowered the rate by 25
basis points to 4.25% with 11 votes out of 12. Only
the recently appointed president, Stephen Miran, voted
for a 50 bp cut. However, after the initial downward
impulse, the USD index went on a counterattack.
The
US dollar's success is primarily due to the closing
of short positions. Fundamentals still do not favour
the dollar. The Fed, as it did at the end of last
year, will cut rates. The ECB and the Bank of England
will leave them unchanged, while the Bank of Japan
may raise them. Divergence in monetary policy encourages
a strategy of selling the dollar’s rebounds.
Stock
indices
Buying
the dips in the S&P 500 is the most popular strategy
in 2025. Bulls are lining up to pick up American stocks
after the broad stock index fell following the September
FOMC meeting and Jerome Powell's comments. According
to him, the Fed cannot avoid taking risks in a bilateral
risk environment.
Over
the past 50 years, the S&P 500 has risen in 13
out of 16 cases over a 6-week horizon if two conditions
were met. The Fed cut rates, and the broad stock index
was within 1% of its record high. History inspires
bulls in US stocks.
At
the same time, it is not wise to talk about a bubble.
Over the past 12 months, the S&P 500 Information
Technology Index has risen 27%, and the profits of
its constituent issuers have risen 26.9%. For the
rest of the broad stock index, these figures are 13%
and 6.4%. If the market is overbought, it is outside
of technology companies.
For
the first time since November last year, the Russell
2000, an index of small-cap companies, has broken
its historical record. It has borne the brunt of trade
isolationism combined with the Fed's restrictive monetary
policy. The current peak is 0.3% above the highs of
November 25, which were also only 0.3% above the peak
of November 8, 2021. For comparison, the S&P 500
is now up 10.6% and 41% from those dates, and the
Nasdaq 100 is up 17% and 49.7%, respectively. The
main question for investors now is whether the Russell
2000 is sending a new signal of a market reversal
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Australian
Mining Stocks: Summary
The
raw materials sector slipped 0.2 per cent, with iron
ore heavyweights BHP (down 0.8 per cent), Rio Tinto
(down 1.3 per cent) and Fortescue (down 0.2 per cent)
losing ground as iron ore prices continued to grind
lower from the six-month highs of the previous week,
but futures are so far holding ground above $US105
a tonne.
Gold
miners advanced, with Northern Star adding 1.2 per
cent, Newmont up 0.6 per cent and Evolution Mining
rising 3 per cent. Bullion was trading around $US3640
($5513) an ounce, slipping almost 2 per cent from
a record peak a day earlier. Gold slipped for a third
day, as traders’ caution over future Federal
Reserve rate cuts, along with a stronger dollar, tempered
the precious metal’s recent surge.
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September
13, 2025
Jones
Financial Companies Lllp Acquires 77,883 Shares of
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. $TKO
Jones
Financial Companies Lllp significantly increased its
stake in TKO Group Holdings by 149,775%, now owning
77,935 shares valued at approximately $11.9 million.
Several
institutional investors, including Vanguard and Invesco,
have also raised their stakes in TKO Group, indicating
a strong interest in the company, which is now 89.79%
owned by institutional investors.
TKO
Group recently declared an increased quarterly dividend
of $0.76, up from $0.38, reflecting a strong return
for investors despite a high dividend payout ratio
of 125.62%.
Jones
Financial Companies Lllp increased its position in
shares of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO by 149,775.0%
during the 1st quarter, according to the company in
its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned
77,935 shares of the company's stock after acquiring
an additional 77,883 shares during the period. Jones
Financial Companies Lllp's holdings in TKO Group were
worth $11,909,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several
other hedge funds and other institutional investors
have also made changes to their positions in the business.
Hemington Wealth Management grew its stake in TKO
Group by 425.0% during the 1st quarter. Hemington
Wealth Management now owns 168 shares of the company's
stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 136
shares during the last quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services
LLC acquired a new position in TKO Group during the
first quarter worth $26,000. Sentry Investment Management
LLC acquired a new position in TKO Group during the
first quarter worth $25,000. Bartlett & CO. Wealth
Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of
TKO Group in the first quarter worth $27,000. Finally,
Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in
shares of TKO Group by 129.8% in the first quarter.
Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of
the company's stock worth $33,000 after acquiring
an additional 122 shares during the last quarter.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.79%
of the company's stock.
Insider
Buying and Selling at TKO Group
In
related news, Director Nick Khan sold 45,168 shares
of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday,
July 21st. The shares were sold at an average price
of $170.82, for a total value of $7,715,597.76. Following
the completion of the sale, the director owned 156,494
shares in the company, valued at $26,732,305.08. This
represents a 22.40% decrease in their position. The
transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities
& Exchange Commission. Over the last 90 days,
insiders sold 73,725 shares of company stock valued
at $12,767,807. Corporate insiders own 61.30% of the
company's stock.
Wall
Street Analyst Weigh In
TKO
has been the subject of a number of recent analyst
reports. Baird R W raised TKO Group to a "strong-buy"
rating in a research report on Friday, September 5th.
Zacks Research upgraded TKO Group from a "strong
sell" rating to a "hold" rating in
a research note on Tuesday, September 2nd. Bank of
America upped their target price on TKO Group from
$200.00 to $210.00 and gave the company a "buy"
rating in a report on Tuesday, August 12th. Robert
W. Baird began coverage on TKO Group in a report on
Friday, September 5th. They set an "outperform"
rating and a $225.00 target price for the company.
Finally, Roth Capital raised their target price on
TKO Group from $208.00 to $210.00 and gave the company
a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday,
August 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with
a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating
and four have given a Hold rating to the company's
stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock
has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy"
and a consensus price target of $192.21.
TKO
Group Stock Up 0.0%
Shares
of NYSE:TKO traded up $0.09 during midday trading
on Friday, hitting $202.33. 897,072 shares of the
stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume
of 683,611. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. has a 52-week
low of $114.01 and a 52-week high of $204.10. The
business's fifty day simple moving average is $178.94
and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $165.22.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a
quick ratio of 1.30 and a current ratio of 1.30. The
company has a market capitalization of $40.12 billion,
a PE ratio of 83.61 and a beta of 0.79.
TKO
Group (NYSE:TKO) last issued its quarterly earnings
results on Wednesday, August 6th. The company reported
$1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing
the consensus estimate of $1.23 by ($0.06). TKO Group
had a net margin of 5.40% and a return on equity of
2.82%. The business had revenue of $1.31 billion during
the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.23
billion. During the same period in the prior year,
the business posted $0.72 earnings per share. The
company's revenue for the quarter was up 53.7% compared
to the same quarter last year. As a group, research
analysts predict that TKO Group Holdings, Inc. will
post 3.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal
year.
TKO
Group Increases Dividend
The
business also recently declared a quarterly dividend,
which will be paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Stockholders
of record on Monday, September 15th will be paid a
$0.76 dividend. This is an increase from TKO Group's
previous quarterly dividend of $0.38. The ex-dividend
date of this dividend is Monday, September 15th. This
represents a $3.04 dividend on an annualized basis
and a dividend yield of 1.5%. TKO Group's dividend
payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.81%.
TKO
Group Profile
TKO
Group Holdings, Inc operates as a sports and entertainment
company. The company produces and licenses live events,
television programs, and long-form and short-form
content, reality series, and other filmed entertainment
on digital and linear channels and via pay-per-view.
It is involved in the merchandising of video games,
apparel, equipment, trading cards, memorabilia, digital
goods, and toys, as well as sale of travel packages
and tickets.
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Microsoft Corp $495.00 -12.97 - 2.55%
Bonus:
TKO
Group $194.00 +3.92 +2.06%
TKO
Group Holdings, Inc. is an American sports and sports
entertainment company. Established on September 12,
2023, the public company was formed by a merger between
Endeavor subsidiary Zuffa—the parent company
of mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting
Championship —and the professional wrestling
promotion World Wrestling Entertainment. TKO is led
by CEO Ari Emanuel and president Mark Shapiro, both
of Endeavor; Dana White and Nick Khan retained their
roles as CEOs of UFC and WWE respectively upon the
merger, while WWE co-founder Vince McMahon served
as executive chairman until resigning from the company
in January 2024 amid a sex trafficking scandal. The
merger marked the first time that WWE has not been
solely and primarily majority-controlled by the McMahon
family, which founded the company and owned it for
over 70 years. As of 2024, the UFC and WWE were the
two most valuable combat sports organizations in the
world according to Forbes. UFC was listed as the most
valued mixed martial arts company with a revenue of
$1.406 billion and WWE being the most valued professional
wrestling promotion with a revenue of $1.398 billion
in 2023. (Wikipedia)
TKO
owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s
premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the
global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the
world’s premier bull riding organization. Together,
these properties reach 210 countries and territories
and organize more than 500 live events year-round,
attracting more than three million fans.
TKO
also services and partners with major sports rights
holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports
marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader
in premium experiential hospitality. (Credit: TKO
Group)
News
September
2, 2025
Market
regime change: Microsoft weakening whilst Alphabet
strengthens Nvidia and OpenAI have become synonymous
with the AI revolution, each offering its own breakthrough
solutions. This has made Nvidia the most valuable
company on the market. OpenAI remains private for
now. However, the old guard of IT giants, such as
Microsoft and Alphabet, are not standing on the sidelines
of the AI race, although they are conducting it in
different ways, which is affecting their shares differently.
Microsoft
owns a stake in OpenAI, giving it access to the latest
developments, but integrates them into its own programmes,
including chatbots. For a long time, betting on Microsoft
was an indirect bet on OpenAI with their well-known
ChatGPT. This approach paid off earlier this year,
as the share price recovered faster than many competitors
after the April slump. From its lows at the start
of April to its highs at the end of July, the stock
soared 55%, already making its way to historic highs
since the beginning of June.
For
a long time, Alphabet shares lagged their competitor
in terms of share price growth over the past five
years. They were also weaker in their recovery after
the April correction, adding 40% to their lows before
peaking at the end of July.
However,
since August, the markets have clearly shifted into
a different mode, with MSFT falling 7.5% against GOOG's
13% growth. This divergence began even before the
release of GPT-5, the latest model, which faced widespread
criticism from users, forcing the company to revert
to GPT-4, originally announced over two years ago.
Negative sentiment was also fuelled by comments from
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who acknowledged that the market
is currently in a bubble due to inflated expectations.
Google
Gemini is steadily developing and gradually gaining
consumer support due to its convenient integration
into the company's extensive ecosystem. This aspiration
resonates with investors. It seems that market participants
are seeking to diversify their bets on AI agents,
creating demand for Alphabet shares at the expense
of Microsoft.
September
marks the end of the financial year in the US, and
investors often use August and September to switch
to new trends or restart existing ones. September
is historically the worst month for stock indices,
but it can also be a good entry point during a downturn.
It
is only important to understand whether we are seeing
the start of a trend reversal or a temporary correction.
Signals of this should be sought in MSFT's dynamics.
Technically, with the stock trading at $506, it remains
within a corrective pattern as long as it stays above
the $450–$470 range. The upper bound aligns with
last year's peak and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement
of the rally from the April lows to the July highs,
while the lower boundary corresponds to the 200-day
moving average. A break below this level would signal
a deeper trend reversal.
GOOG
shares are close to local overbought conditions, as
the RSI on daily timeframes is approaching 75, near
which the shares have experienced local corrections
over the past six years. Therefore, there is a high
chance that both shares will soon experience increased
selling pressure; the only question is how deep this
correction will be. (FxPro)
News
Oil
September
3
News
from OPEC prevents oil prices from rising Oil came
under pressure on Wednesday, losing more than 2% on
reports by Bloomberg that OPEC+ plans to raise quotas
again at its next meeting. Last month, the cartel
removed all additional self-imposed restrictions that
major producers such as Saudi Arabia, Russia, and
Kazakhstan had taken on.
This
new move is an open demonstration of the fight for
market share, rather than an attempt to support prices.
First and foremost, it is a fight against the US,
which is actively promoting its energy through policy,
imposing sanctions on oil-producing countries and
including oil and gas purchases in trade deals.
If
the reduction is indeed confirmed, it promises to
be an impressive factor of pressure on quotations,
overturning the upward price trend of the previous
couple of weeks.
Earlier,
oil was supported by a reduction in commercial stocks
in the US and the return of risk appetite to stock
markets, thanks to signals of a September rate cut.
With
its reversal on Wednesday, oil confirmed the strength
of resistance in the form of the 200-day moving average
and the previous consolidation area. Although oil
has exceeded this curve several times over the past
year, it still acts as a trend resistance line.
Three
attempts by Saudi Arabia and its staunch allies to
switch from supporting prices to fighting for market
share in 2008, 2014, and 2020 drove the price below
$30, devaluing it by more than three-quarters. But
in both cases, the increase in production coincided
with an economic and market downturn. This is not
happening now, which supports prices and allows OPEC+
to increase quotas.
However,
for many countries, increasing quotas is much easier
than increasing production. Countries such as Russia
and Iran cannot simply sell oil and increase production
due to sales restrictions and equipment limitations.
This will keep prices from falling, keeping them within
a downward range rather than turning into a collapse
like we saw in late 2014 and early 2020. On balance,
this supports our previous forecast for WTI falling
to $55 by the end of September and to $50 by the end
of the year, barring any economic shocks. It could
also fall to the $30 range if there are risks of a
looming global recession.
News
Markets
September
5
Australian
and U.S Report
Australian
Dollar: $0.6512 USD (down 0.0028 USD)
Iron Ore: $104.80 USD (up $1.40 USD)
Oil: $63.30 USD (down $0.47 USD)
Gold: $3,545.85 USD (down $13.33 USD)
Copper: $4.5645 USD (down 0.0525 USD)
Bitcoin: $110,467.93 USD (down 1.61%) *Friday 5th
Sept (AUST)
Dow Jones: 45,621.29 (up 350.06 points)
News
September
14
Gold
Price (near live)
$3,641.40
USD +8.20 (+0.23%)
News
Cryptocurrency
September
11
Bitcoin
and Ethereum are racing to the top
Market
Overview
The
cryptocurrency market cap is updating its historical
highs, reaching $4.06 trillion thanks to Bitcoin's
rally since the start of the day on Monday. Altcoins
are mostly staying out of this race for now, taking
a break after last week's rally. This is one of the
few times when a rally in major altcoins has inspired
BTC to break through. It's usually the other way around.
Bitcoin
is trading above $122K, testing historical highs.
An important area of resistance was around $120K.
For the media, it is formally important to update
the highs, although from a technical point of view,
the breakthrough has already been made. The bull’s
nearest target now looks to be the $135-138K area.
Ethereum
has gained over 21% in seven days and 45% in the last
30 days, becoming one of the beneficiaries of recent
legislative changes in the United States. The second-largest
cryptocurrency by capitalisation is trading near $4,300,
above which it was for less than four weeks at the
end of 2021, with a historic peak just above $4,800.
We would not be surprised to see this figure updated
in the coming days.
News
Background
The
market received a positive boost from Trump signing
an executive order on retirement savings. The document
instructs the Department of Labour to prepare conditions
for adding cryptocurrencies, private equity and other
alternative assets to 401(k) retirement plans.
According
to Bitwise, corporate treasuries and ETFs have purchased
371,111 BTC since the beginning of the year, which
is 3.75 times more than the amount mined by miners
during the same period.
Retail
investors have also started accumulating. According
to Glassnode, wallets with a balance of up to 100
BTC purchase about 17,000 BTC monthly, which exceeds
the current issuance of 13,850 BTC. The situation
is exacerbated by a rapid decline in liquidity on
OTC platforms, which could trigger a sharp rise in
Bitcoin.
According
to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards, Bitcoin
is trading 45% below its ‘energy value’
of $167,800. The indicator determines BTC's fair value
as a function of the amount of energy expended, the
rate of supply growth, and a constant coefficient
reflecting its value in dollars.
The
latest recalculation increased the difficulty of mining
Bitcoin by 1.42% to 129.44 T. According to Glassnode,
the BTC network's hash rate reached a record high
of 1,031 ZH/s.
Ethereum
is growing against the background of increased on-chain
activity. The daily transaction volume on the network
is updating historical highs, and the number of new
addresses is approaching the historical high reached
in May 2021. (FxPro)
News
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Netflix
Inc $1,188.44 -15.06 -1.25%
Alphabet Inc Class A $240.80 +0.43 +0.18%
NVIDIA Corp $177.82 +0.65 +0.37%
http://Amazon.com Inc $228.15 -1.80 -0.78%
Apple Inc $234.07 +4.04 +1.76%
Meta Platforms $755.59 +4.69 +0.62%
Tesla $395.94 +27.13 +7.36%
Microsoft Corp $509.90 +8.89 1.77%
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Group $202.44 +0.060 0.030%
News
TKO
Group: News
September
13, 2025
Jones
Financial Companies Lllp Acquires 77,883 Shares of
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. $TKO
Jones
Financial Companies Lllp significantly increased its
stake in TKO Group Holdings by 149,775%, now owning
77,935 shares valued at approximately $11.9 million.
Several
institutional investors, including Vanguard and Invesco,
have also raised their stakes in TKO Group, indicating
a strong interest in the company, which is now 89.79%
owned by institutional investors.
TKO
Group recently declared an increased quarterly dividend
of $0.76, up from $0.38, reflecting a strong return
for investors despite a high dividend payout ratio
of 125.62%.
Jones
Financial Companies Lllp increased its position in
shares of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO by 149,775.0%
during the 1st quarter, according to the company in
its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned
77,935 shares of the company's stock after acquiring
an additional 77,883 shares during the period. Jones
Financial Companies Lllp's holdings in TKO Group were
worth $11,909,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several
other hedge funds and other institutional investors
have also made changes to their positions in the business.
Hemington Wealth Management grew its stake in TKO
Group by 425.0% during the 1st quarter. Hemington
Wealth Management now owns 168 shares of the company's
stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 136
shares during the last quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services
LLC acquired a new position in TKO Group during the
first quarter worth $26,000. Sentry Investment Management
LLC acquired a new position in TKO Group during the
first quarter worth $25,000. Bartlett & CO. Wealth
Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of
TKO Group in the first quarter worth $27,000. Finally,
Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in
shares of TKO Group by 129.8% in the first quarter.
Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of
the company's stock worth $33,000 after acquiring
an additional 122 shares during the last quarter.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.79%
of the company's stock.
Insider
Buying and Selling at TKO Group
In
related news, Director Nick Khan sold 45,168 shares
of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday,
July 21st. The shares were sold at an average price
of $170.82, for a total value of $7,715,597.76. Following
the completion of the sale, the director owned 156,494
shares in the company, valued at $26,732,305.08. This
represents a 22.40% decrease in their position. The
transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities
& Exchange Commission. Over the last 90 days,
insiders sold 73,725 shares of company stock valued
at $12,767,807. Corporate insiders own 61.30% of the
company's stock.
Wall
Street Analyst Weigh In
TKO
has been the subject of a number of recent analyst
reports. Baird R W raised TKO Group to a "strong-buy"
rating in a research report on Friday, September 5th.
Zacks Research upgraded TKO Group from a "strong
sell" rating to a "hold" rating in
a research note on Tuesday, September 2nd. Bank of
America upped their target price on TKO Group from
$200.00 to $210.00 and gave the company a "buy"
rating in a report on Tuesday, August 12th. Robert
W. Baird began coverage on TKO Group in a report on
Friday, September 5th. They set an "outperform"
rating and a $225.00 target price for the company.
Finally, Roth Capital raised their target price on
TKO Group from $208.00 to $210.00 and gave the company
a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday,
August 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with
a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating
and four have given a Hold rating to the company's
stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock
has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy"
and a consensus price target of $192.21.
TKO
Group Stock Up 0.0%
Shares
of NYSE:TKO traded up $0.09 during midday trading
on Friday, hitting $202.33. 897,072 shares of the
stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume
of 683,611. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. has a 52-week
low of $114.01 and a 52-week high of $204.10. The
business's fifty day simple moving average is $178.94
and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $165.22.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a
quick ratio of 1.30 and a current ratio of 1.30. The
company has a market capitalization of $40.12 billion,
a PE ratio of 83.61 and a beta of 0.79.
TKO
Group (NYSE:TKO) last issued its quarterly earnings
results on Wednesday, August 6th. The company reported
$1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing
the consensus estimate of $1.23 by ($0.06). TKO Group
had a net margin of 5.40% and a return on equity of
2.82%. The business had revenue of $1.31 billion during
the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.23
billion. During the same period in the prior year,
the business posted $0.72 earnings per share. The
company's revenue for the quarter was up 53.7% compared
to the same quarter last year. As a group, research
analysts predict that TKO Group Holdings, Inc. will
post 3.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal
year.
TKO
Group Increases Dividend
The
business also recently declared a quarterly dividend,
which will be paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Stockholders
of record on Monday, September 15th will be paid a
$0.76 dividend. This is an increase from TKO Group's
previous quarterly dividend of $0.38. The ex-dividend
date of this dividend is Monday, September 15th. This
represents a $3.04 dividend on an annualized basis
and a dividend yield of 1.5%. TKO Group's dividend
payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.81%.
TKO
Group Profile
TKO
Group Holdings, Inc operates as a sports and entertainment
company. The company produces and licenses live events,
television programs, and long-form and short-form
content, reality series, and other filmed entertainment
on digital and linear channels and via pay-per-view.
It is involved in the merchandising of video games,
apparel, equipment, trading cards, memorabilia, digital
goods, and toys, as well as sale of travel packages
and tickets.
News
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Inc $1,263.25 +18.49 +1.49%
Alphabet Inc Class A $239.63 +5.59 +2.39%
NVIDIA Corp $170.76 +2.45 +1.46%
Amazon Dotcom Inc $238.24 +2.40 +1.02%
Apple Inc $234.35 -3.53 -1.48%
Meta $765.70 +13.40 +1.78%
Tesla $346.97 +0.57 +0.16%
Microsoft Corp $498.41 +0.21 0.042%
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Group $196.43 -4.07 -2.03%
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Bullish Friday And Weekend Media Man Edition!
Netflix
Inc $1,243.82 -13.66 -1.09%
Alphabet Inc Class A $235.05 +2.75 +1.18%
NVIDIA Corp $167.02 -4.64 -2.70%
Amazon Dotcom Inc $232.33 -3.35 -1.42%
Apple Inc $239.69 -0.090 -0.038%
Meta $752.45 +3.80 +0.51%
Tesla $350.84 +12.31 + 3.64%
Microsoft Corp $495.00 -12.97 - 2.55%
Bonus:
TKO
Group $194.00 +3.92 +2.06%
TKO
Group Holdings, Inc. is an American sports and sports
entertainment company. Established on September 12,
2023, the public company was formed by a merger between
Endeavor subsidiary Zuffa—the parent company
of mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting
Championship —and the professional wrestling
promotion World Wrestling Entertainment. TKO is led
by CEO Ari Emanuel and president Mark Shapiro, both
of Endeavor; Dana White and Nick Khan retained their
roles as CEOs of UFC and WWE respectively upon the
merger, while WWE co-founder Vince McMahon served
as executive chairman until resigning from the company
in January 2024 amid a sex trafficking scandal. The
merger marked the first time that WWE has not been
solely and primarily majority-controlled by the McMahon
family, which founded the company and owned it for
over 70 years. As of 2024, the UFC and WWE were the
two most valuable combat sports organizations in the
world according to Forbes. UFC was listed as the most
valued mixed martial arts company with a revenue of
$1.406 billion and WWE being the most valued professional
wrestling promotion with a revenue of $1.398 billion
in 2023. (Wikipedia)
TKO
owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s
premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the
global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the
world’s premier bull riding organization. Together,
these properties reach 210 countries and territories
and organize more than 500 live events year-round,
attracting more than three million fans.
TKO
also services and partners with major sports rights
holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports
marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader
in premium experiential hospitality. (Credit: TKO
Group)
News
September
2, 2025
Market
regime change: Microsoft weakening whilst Alphabet
strengthens Nvidia and OpenAI have become synonymous
with the AI revolution, each offering its own breakthrough
solutions. This has made Nvidia the most valuable
company on the market. OpenAI remains private for
now. However, the old guard of IT giants, such as
Microsoft and Alphabet, are not standing on the sidelines
of the AI race, although they are conducting it in
different ways, which is affecting their shares differently.
Microsoft
owns a stake in OpenAI, giving it access to the latest
developments, but integrates them into its own programmes,
including chatbots. For a long time, betting on Microsoft
was an indirect bet on OpenAI with their well-known
ChatGPT. This approach paid off earlier this year,
as the share price recovered faster than many competitors
after the April slump. From its lows at the start
of April to its highs at the end of July, the stock
soared 55%, already making its way to historic highs
since the beginning of June.
For
a long time, Alphabet shares lagged their competitor
in terms of share price growth over the past five
years. They were also weaker in their recovery after
the April correction, adding 40% to their lows before
peaking at the end of July.
However,
since August, the markets have clearly shifted into
a different mode, with MSFT falling 7.5% against GOOG's
13% growth. This divergence began even before the
release of GPT-5, the latest model, which faced widespread
criticism from users, forcing the company to revert
to GPT-4, originally announced over two years ago.
Negative sentiment was also fuelled by comments from
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who acknowledged that the market
is currently in a bubble due to inflated expectations.
Google
Gemini is steadily developing and gradually gaining
consumer support due to its convenient integration
into the company's extensive ecosystem. This aspiration
resonates with investors. It seems that market participants
are seeking to diversify their bets on AI agents,
creating demand for Alphabet shares at the expense
of Microsoft.
September
marks the end of the financial year in the US, and
investors often use August and September to switch
to new trends or restart existing ones. September
is historically the worst month for stock indices,
but it can also be a good entry point during a downturn.
It
is only important to understand whether we are seeing
the start of a trend reversal or a temporary correction.
Signals of this should be sought in MSFT's dynamics.
Technically, with the stock trading at $506, it remains
within a corrective pattern as long as it stays above
the $450–$470 range. The upper bound aligns with
last year's peak and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement
of the rally from the April lows to the July highs,
while the lower boundary corresponds to the 200-day
moving average. A break below this level would signal
a deeper trend reversal.
GOOG
shares are close to local overbought conditions, as
the RSI on daily timeframes is approaching 75, near
which the shares have experienced local corrections
over the past six years. Therefore, there is a high
chance that both shares will soon experience increased
selling pressure; the only question is how deep this
correction will be. (FxPro)
News
Oil
September
3
News
from OPEC prevents oil prices from rising Oil came
under pressure on Wednesday, losing more than 2% on
reports by Bloomberg that OPEC+ plans to raise quotas
again at its next meeting. Last month, the cartel
removed all additional self-imposed restrictions that
major producers such as Saudi Arabia, Russia, and
Kazakhstan had taken on.
This
new move is an open demonstration of the fight for
market share, rather than an attempt to support prices.
First and foremost, it is a fight against the US,
which is actively promoting its energy through policy,
imposing sanctions on oil-producing countries and
including oil and gas purchases in trade deals.
If
the reduction is indeed confirmed, it promises to
be an impressive factor of pressure on quotations,
overturning the upward price trend of the previous
couple of weeks.
Earlier,
oil was supported by a reduction in commercial stocks
in the US and the return of risk appetite to stock
markets, thanks to signals of a September rate cut.
With
its reversal on Wednesday, oil confirmed the strength
of resistance in the form of the 200-day moving average
and the previous consolidation area. Although oil
has exceeded this curve several times over the past
year, it still acts as a trend resistance line.
Three
attempts by Saudi Arabia and its staunch allies to
switch from supporting prices to fighting for market
share in 2008, 2014, and 2020 drove the price below
$30, devaluing it by more than three-quarters. But
in both cases, the increase in production coincided
with an economic and market downturn. This is not
happening now, which supports prices and allows OPEC+
to increase quotas.
However,
for many countries, increasing quotas is much easier
than increasing production. Countries such as Russia
and Iran cannot simply sell oil and increase production
due to sales restrictions and equipment limitations.
This will keep prices from falling, keeping them within
a downward range rather than turning into a collapse
like we saw in late 2014 and early 2020. On balance,
this supports our previous forecast for WTI falling
to $55 by the end of September and to $50 by the end
of the year, barring any economic shocks. It could
also fall to the $30 range if there are risks of a
looming global recession.
News
Markets
September
5
Australian
and U.S Report
Australian
Dollar: $0.6512 USD (down 0.0028 USD)
Iron Ore: $104.80 USD (up $1.40 USD)
Oil: $63.30 USD (down $0.47 USD)
Gold: $3,545.85 USD (down $13.33 USD)
Copper: $4.5645 USD (down 0.0525 USD)
Bitcoin: $110,467.93 USD (down 1.61%) *Friday 5th
Sept (AUST)
Dow Jones: 45,621.29 (up 350.06 points)
News
September
14
Gold
Price (near live)
$3,641.40
USD +8.20 (+0.23%)
News
Cryptocurrency
September
11
Bitcoin
and Ethereum are racing to the top
Market
Overview
The
cryptocurrency market cap is updating its historical
highs, reaching $4.06 trillion thanks to Bitcoin's
rally since the start of the day on Monday. Altcoins
are mostly staying out of this race for now, taking
a break after last week's rally. This is one of the
few times when a rally in major altcoins has inspired
BTC to break through. It's usually the other way around.
Bitcoin
is trading above $122K, testing historical highs.
An important area of resistance was around $120K.
For the media, it is formally important to update
the highs, although from a technical point of view,
the breakthrough has already been made. The bull’s
nearest target now looks to be the $135-138K area.
Ethereum
has gained over 21% in seven days and 45% in the last
30 days, becoming one of the beneficiaries of recent
legislative changes in the United States. The second-largest
cryptocurrency by capitalisation is trading near $4,300,
above which it was for less than four weeks at the
end of 2021, with a historic peak just above $4,800.
We would not be surprised to see this figure updated
in the coming days.
News
Background
The
market received a positive boost from Trump signing
an executive order on retirement savings. The document
instructs the Department of Labour to prepare conditions
for adding cryptocurrencies, private equity and other
alternative assets to 401(k) retirement plans.
According
to Bitwise, corporate treasuries and ETFs have purchased
371,111 BTC since the beginning of the year, which
is 3.75 times more than the amount mined by miners
during the same period.
Retail
investors have also started accumulating. According
to Glassnode, wallets with a balance of up to 100
BTC purchase about 17,000 BTC monthly, which exceeds
the current issuance of 13,850 BTC. The situation
is exacerbated by a rapid decline in liquidity on
OTC platforms, which could trigger a sharp rise in
Bitcoin.
According
to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards, Bitcoin
is trading 45% below its ‘energy value’
of $167,800. The indicator determines BTC's fair value
as a function of the amount of energy expended, the
rate of supply growth, and a constant coefficient
reflecting its value in dollars.
The
latest recalculation increased the difficulty of mining
Bitcoin by 1.42% to 129.44 T. According to Glassnode,
the BTC network's hash rate reached a record high
of 1,031 ZH/s.
Ethereum
is growing against the background of increased on-chain
activity. The daily transaction volume on the network
is updating historical highs, and the number of new
addresses is approaching the historical high reached
in May 2021. (FxPro)
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NVIDIA Corp $167.02 -4.64 -2.70%
Amazon Dotcom Inc $232.33 -3.35 -1.42%
Apple Inc $239.69 -0.090 -0.038%
Meta $752.45 +3.80 +0.51%
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of Endeavor; Dana White and Nick Khan retained their
roles as CEOs of UFC and WWE respectively upon the
merger, while WWE co-founder Vince McMahon served
as executive chairman until resigning from the company
in January 2024 amid a sex trafficking scandal. The
merger marked the first time that WWE has not been
solely and primarily majority-controlled by the McMahon
family, which founded the company and owned it for
over 70 years. As of 2024, the UFC and WWE were the
two most valuable combat sports organizations in the
world according to Forbes. UFC was listed as the most
valued mixed martial arts company with a revenue of
$1.406 billion and WWE being the most valued professional
wrestling promotion with a revenue of $1.398 billion
in 2023. (Wikipedia)
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owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s
premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the
global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the
world’s premier bull riding organization. Together,
these properties reach 210 countries and territories
and organize more than 500 live events year-round,
attracting more than three million fans.
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http://Amazon.com
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Meta
Platforms Inc $747.53 +10.48 +1.42%
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NVIDIA
Corp $170.74 -3.37 -1.94%
Microsoft
Corp $505.12 -1.57 -0.31%
Amazon
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Meta
Platforms Inc $735.11 -3.59 -0.49%
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Corp $502.04 -2.22 -0.44%
Amazon
Dotcom Inc $228.71 +0.77 +0.34%
Meta
Platforms Inc $754.10 +0.80 +0.11%
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Inc Class A $207.14 -1.35 -0.65%
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Amazon
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Meta
Platforms Inc $754.79 +15.69 +2.12%
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Inc Class A $206.09 +6.34 +3.17%
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Amazon
Inc $214.75 -19.36 8.27%
Meta
Platforms Inc $750.01 -23.43 3.03%
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Netflix
$1,176.78 -13.30 1.12%
NVIDIA
Corp $170.78 +3.75 2.25%
Microsoft
Corp $505.87 +0.60 0.12%
Amazon
$228.29 +0.82 0.36%
Meta
Platforms Inc $713.58 +8.77 1.24%
Alphabet
Inc Class A $190.23 -1.11 0.58%
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$1,233.27 +24.03 1.99%
NVIDIA
Corp $171.38 -1.03 0.60%
Microsoft
Corp $510.06 +0.0100 0.0020%
Amazon
Inc $229.37 +3.24 1.43%
Meta
Platforms Inc $712.97 +8.69 1.23%
Alphabet
Inc Class A $190.10 +5.04 2.72%
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2, 2025
Market
regime change: Microsoft weakening whilst Alphabet
strengthens Nvidia and OpenAI have become synonymous
with the AI revolution, each offering its own breakthrough
solutions. This has made Nvidia the most valuable
company on the market. OpenAI remains private for
now. However, the old guard of IT giants, such as
Microsoft and Alphabet, are not standing on the sidelines
of the AI race, although they are conducting it in
different ways, which is affecting their shares differently.
Microsoft
owns a stake in OpenAI, giving it access to the latest
developments, but integrates them into its own programmes,
including chatbots.
For
a long time, betting on Microsoft was an indirect
bet on OpenAI with their well-known ChatGPT. This
approach paid off earlier this year, as the share
price recovered faster than many competitors after
the April slump. From its lows at the start of April
to its highs at the end of July, the stock soared
55%, already making its way to historic highs since
the beginning of June.
For
a long time, Alphabet shares lagged their competitor
in terms of share price growth over the past five
years. They were also weaker in their recovery after
the April correction, adding 40% to their lows before
peaking at the end of July.
However,
since August, the markets have clearly shifted into
a different mode, with MSFT falling 7.5% against GOOG's
13% growth. This divergence began even before the
release of GPT-5, the latest model, which faced widespread
criticism from users, forcing the company to revert
to GPT-4, originally announced over two years ago.
Negative sentiment was also fuelled by comments from
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who acknowledged that the market
is currently in a bubble due to inflated expectations.
Google
Gemini is steadily developing and gradually gaining
consumer support due to its convenient integration
into the company's extensive ecosystem. This aspiration
resonates with investors. It seems that market participants
are seeking to diversify their bets on AI agents,
creating demand for Alphabet shares at the expense
of Microsoft.
September
marks the end of the financial year in the US, and
investors often use August and September to switch
to new trends or restart existing ones. September
is historically the worst month for stock indices,
but it can also be a good entry point during a downturn.
It
is only important to understand whether we are seeing
the start of a trend reversal or a temporary correction.
Signals of this should be sought in MSFT's dynamics.
Technically, with the stock trading at $506, it remains
within a corrective pattern as long as it stays above
the $450–$470 range. The upper bound aligns with
last year's peak and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement
of the rally from the April lows to the July highs,
while the lower boundary corresponds to the 200-day
moving average. A break below this level would signal
a deeper trend reversal.
GOOG
shares are close to local overbought conditions, as
the RSI on daily timeframes is approaching 75, near
which the shares have experienced local corrections
over the past six years. Therefore, there is a high
chance that both shares will soon experience increased
selling pressure; the only question is how deep this
correction will be.
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$1,208.25 -23.20 -1.88%
NVIDIA
Corp $174.18 -3.32% -5.99
Microsoft
Corp $506.69 -2.95 -0.58%
http://Amazon.com
Inc $229.00 -2.60 -1.12%
Meta
Platforms Inc $738.70 -12.4 - 11.65%
Alphabet
Inc Class A $212.91 +1.27 +0.60%
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Microsoft
Corp $507.23 +2.99 +0.59%
Amazon.com
Inc $228.84 +6.89 +3.10%
Meta
Platforms Inc $754.79 +15.69 +2.12%
Alphabet
Inc Class A $206.09 +6.34 +3.17%
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NVIDIA
Corp $173.72 -4.15 2.33%
Microsoft
Corp $524.11 -9.39 1.76%
Amazon
Inc $214.75 -19.36 8.27%
Meta
Platforms Inc $750.01 -23.43 3.03%
Alphabet
Inc Class A $189.13 -2.77 1.44%
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Netflix
Inc $1,210.67 +30.30 2.57%
Alphabet Inc Class A $201.37 +2.47%
NVIDIA Corp $182.57 +1.80 +1.00%
http://Amazon.com Inc $222.66 -0.47 -0.21%
Apple Inc $228.92 +8.89 + 4.04%
TKO Group $162.83 +2.09 1.30%
Tesla Inc $327.51 +5.24 1.63%
Meta Platforms Inc $767.75 +0.78%
Microsoft Corp $520.42 -0.42 -0.081%
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30, 2025
Alphabet
Inc Class A $195.75 +$3.17 Up 1.65%
Amazon.com
Inc $231.01 -1.78 Down 0.76%
Meta
Platforms Inc $700 -$17.63 Down 2.46%
Netflix
Inc $1,168.74 -$5.86 Down 0.50%
NVIDIA
Corp $175.51 -1.24 Down 0.70%
Microsoft
Corp $512.57 +0.070 Up 0.014%
TKO
Group $168.15 - 2.59 Down 1.52%
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Amazon
$228.29 +0.82 0.36%
Meta
Platforms Inc $713.58 +8.77 1.24%
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ASX
futures down 62 points/0.7% to 8645
Australian
dollar +0.1% to 64.29 US cents
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 -0.4%
Dow Jones 0.7%
Nasdaq flat
Europe:
Stoxx 50 -1.4%
FTSE -0.1%
DAX -0.8%
CAC -1.1%
Bitcoin
-0.5% to $US116,508
Gold
+0.5% to $US3289.93 per ounce
US oil -0.9% to $US69.34 a barrel
Brent crude oil -1% to $US72.53 a barrel
Iron ore -2% to $US99.70 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.37%
Australia 4.26%
Germany 2.69%
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Bitcoin
$116,064.02 USD -1.13%
Ethereum $3,704.48 USD -1.48%
Tether $0.9988 USD -0.16%
XRP $3.02 USD -1.85%
BNB $787.71 USD +0.19%
Solana $172.29 USD -1.83%
USD Coin $1.00 USD +0.09%
Dogecoin $0.2105 USD -2.83%
TRON $0.3258 USD -0.37%
Cardano $0.7417 USD -1.68%
Wrapped Bitcoin $116,106.31 USD -1.09%
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Crypto
market cautiously retreats ahead of news
Market
Picture
The
crypto market cap has retreated another 0.7% over
the last day to $3.87 trillion, maintaining a cautious
stance ahead of an extremely busy second half of the
week in terms of macroeconomic news. This impact is
the result of the cryptocurrency market being saturated
with institutional players who play by the usual rules.
Bitcoin
fell below $117K at the end of Tuesday, but it returned
above $118.2k during the European session and is moving
higher. However, the dynamics of recent days also
indicate impressive selling pressure as it approaches
$119K. The upcoming Fed meeting has sufficient potential
to disrupt this lull. At the same time, it is important
to be prepared for false breakouts and not to rush
to conclusions about the direction until the price
consolidates outside the $116-120K range.
News
Background
According
to Coindesk analyst Omkar Godbole, the Coinbase premium
has turned negative for the first time since May.
The institutional demand indicator points to a decline
in interest in Bitcoin in the US and a possible correction
in the market. Prior to this, the premium had remained
positive for more than 60 consecutive days, a record.
Bridgewater
Associates founder Ray Dalio advised investors to
allocate at least 15% of their portfolio to gold and
Bitcoin to protect themselves from the economic risks
posed by the stock and bond markets. This is the optimal
risk/return ratio against the backdrop of growing
US national debt and currency depreciation.
The
largest US miner, MARA Holdings, raised nearly $1
billion to purchase Bitcoin. Over the year, MARA's
reserves increased to 50,000 BTC; the company is the
second-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin after Strategy.
Tron
Inc. (formerly SRM Entertainment) has applied with
the SEC to issue shares, debt instruments and other
securities worth up to $1 billion. The company will
use these funds to expand its reserve in TRX tokens.
(FxPro)
News
July
28, 2025
The
crypto market digested the sell-off and moved further
up
Market
Picture
The
crypto market capitalisation returned to its historical
highs of $4 trillion (+2.4% in 24 hours), as the pull
towards altcoins returned after a slight reboot last
week.
Bitcoin,
which fell alarmingly on Friday morning, still managed
to remain within the range of the last couple of weeks
— $116.5- $119.5k. The new week begins with an
assault on the upper limit of the range. Breaking
through $120K could create a speculative wave of buying.
Ethereum
rose to $3925, reaching last year's highs. The main
altcoin made three big attempts to break through $4000,
but these were followed by declines of a third, almost
half and two-thirds. Although this background sounds
daunting, it shows a strong history of perseverance.
It is likely that this time the resistance will be
broken. It would be a surprise if we see a rapid rise
to the historical highs of $5,000 set at the end of
2021.
News
Background
The
latest recalculation increased the difficulty of mining
Bitcoin by 1.07% to a new record of 127.62 TH/s. Against
this backdrop, the network's hash rate exceeded 1
ZH/s.
Galaxy
Digital's sales caused Bitcoin's fall below $115,000
at the end of last week. The early investor sold more
than 80,000 BTC from the Satoshi era through Galaxy,
the company confirmed, calling the deal worth more
than $9 billion one of the largest in Bitcoin's history.
Jason
Williams, author of Bitcoin Hard Money, notes that
the market ‘completely absorbed’ the massive
sell-off, indicating the cryptocurrency's readiness
to continue growing.
The
inflow of capital into cryptocurrencies since the
beginning of the year has reached $60 billion, according
to JPMorgan. The figure has grown by almost 50% since
the end of May and may exceed last year's record.
The main sources of inflows are crypto funds, the
CME futures market and venture investments.
CryptoQuant
CEO Ki Young Ju said that the Bitcoin cycle theory
no longer works and admitted that his previous predictions
were wrong. Bitwise also concluded that four-year
cycles are no longer relevant for BTC. The forces
that shaped them have weakened in the new conditions.
The
recent Ethereum rally has caused a surge in social
media mentions of the crypto. Santiment warns that
the indicator has reached a level of ‘extreme
euphoria,’ signalling the risk of a correction.
(FxPro)
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The
Dow Jones Index has reached its top levels, but don’t
rush to short it
Dow
Jones index futures opened the week with a 0.5% jump,
exceeding 45,000. This is the area of highs from which
the index reversed downward in December and January.
The test of historical highs occurred about a month
later than the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, underscoring
the continued advantage of high-tech companies, which
make up a large share of these indices.
Since
the beginning of July, the Greed and Fear Index has
been hovering around the threshold of extreme greed,
periodically entering this territory. On Monday morning,
this indicator stood at 74. Of the seven components
of the indicator, the VIX volatility index is in neutral
territory, and the ratio of put and call options is
in “greed” territory, while the other five
are in extreme greed territory.
Long-term
investors are also almost certainly aware that the
“Buffett indicator” — the ratio of
market capitalisation to GDP — has long since
broken the records set in 2008 and 2000. But it has
been in this mode for the last couple of years.
However,
neither high fear and greed index values nor a prolonged
stay in “extreme greed” are signals to sell.
On
the contrary, in such conditions, short squeezes occur
more often when sellers capitulate. Last week's latest
minor episode of meme mania was a stark reminder that
the market can be irrational from a fundamental point
of view, as technical factors sometimes drive it.
The
rally has room to continue, as the market is far from
overbought with an RSI of 64. Moreover, the failure
in April cleared the way for further growth.
In
the middle of the month, the 50-day moving average
exceeded the 200-day moving average, a signal known
as a “golden cross.” As a rule, the market
maintains positive momentum for many months after
this signal, as large funds and investors interpret
it as the formation of a positive long-term trend.
In
addition, it is important to understand that Trump's
trade agreements remove some of the anxiety and uncertainty
from market assessments. They also involve significant
investments (Japan, EU) and orders for local products
such as aircraft and energy carriers (in all known
deals).
Thus,
despite high market levels, it is still worth being
prepared for sharp upward jumps in the short term.
At the same time, if fundamental news confirms this,
for long-term investors, this may be the ideal moment
to close long positions. These could include the Fed's
stubborn unwillingness to ease policy and a deterioration
in macroeconomics. The coming week will be very important,
with the Fed's rate decision on Wednesday and monthly
employment data on Friday. (FxPro)
News
July
26, 2025
Bitcoin
moved from consolidation to correction
Market
Picture
The
crypto market capitalisation has fallen by another
1.3% over the past 24 hours to $3.77 trillion, which
is 5.3% below the highs of $3.98 trillion set on July
23rd. We consider the decline from the December peaks
to be a necessary and healthy correction. Even a pullback
to 3.40 can be seen as part of profit-taking, pulling
the market back to recent peaks and the 61.8% area
of the total growth from April lows. As long as the
market remains above this level, there is no point
in talking about a change in the medium-term trend.
The
sentiment index at 70 indicates a high probability
that the market is ready to return to buying as soon
as it consolidates part of the latest rally. It should
be acknowledged that the market is not falling into
such blatant greed as it did in previous growth cycles
after halving. On the other hand, the drawdowns are
not as deep now either.
Bitcoin
fell to $115.2k, losing 2% in a day and 4% in seven
days. This is a downward exit from the latest consolidation,
forcing us to tune in to a correction with the price
moving towards $111K, where the May highs are concentrated,
the 76.4% retracement level from the April growth.
The 50-day moving average is also heading there.
News
Background
Institutional
investors continue to build positions in Bitcoin amid
retail participants' sales, CryptoQuant notes. The
rally has the potential to continue until retail investors
enter the market en masse.
Google
Trends data confirms the lack of excitement among
small players. The number of searches for the word
“bitcoin” remains significantly below the
“euphoria” of 2021.
For
the first time in a long time, Ethereum's trading
volume has surpassed that of Bitcoin, CryptoQuant
notes. Santiment is convinced that the upward trend
of ETH will continue, and that the current market
correction is related to profit-taking.
On
July 24th, trading in shares of Tron (TRON), a company
associated with the blockchain of the same name, began
on the Nasdaq exchange. The firm went public through
a merger with SRM Entertainment, which was already
listed on the trading platform.
Jack
Dorsey's Block announced the launch of Bitcoin payments
in the Square app based on Lightning Network technology.
On July 23rd, Block officially joined the S&P
500 index. (FxPro)
News
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July
24, 2025
The
crypto market nosedive
Market
Picture
The
crypto market took a nosedive, losing almost 4% of
its market cap over the last 24 hours. Without Bitcoin's
growth, altcoins, which had been driving the market
upwards in previous days, found themselves on sale.
Forty-eight of the top 100 altcoins are losing double-digit
rates over 24 hours, while only three are growing.
The
first cryptocurrency has been facing both a price
drop and an outflow from ETFs over the past couple
of days, while Ethereum continued to attract new capital
to funds. Meanwhile, BTC remains stuck in a narrow
range. At $117.3K on Thursday morning, it was on its
way to the lower limit of $116K. A reversal to growth
will be needed to stop the build-up of pessimism for
the entire crypto market, where corrective sentiment
is intensifying. If we look only at BTCUSD, a decline
to $111K — the area of previous peaks —
fits well into the pattern of a corrective pullback.
News
Background
According
to LVRG Research, institutional investors remain optimistic
about Ethereum. There is an outflow of funds from
Bitcoin to ETH, which often happens before a surge
in altcoin growth.
Bitwise
notes that the key driver of the Ethereum rally is
high demand from ETFs and corporate treasuries. Since
mid-May, Ethereum ETFs have attracted more than $5
billion in investments. Companies such as Bitmine
and SharpLink bought 2.83 million ETH for $10 billion.
During the same period, the network issued only 88,000
ETH.
According
to Lookonchain, there is significant activity in the
crypto market from large BTC and Ethereum holders,
which may be due to a desire to lock in profits after
price increases. EmberCN confirms the flow of large
batches of coins to Binance, which are probably for
sale.
The
BNB cryptocurrency has updated its historical highs
made last December and exceeded $800, taking fifth
place in the CoinMarketCap ranking and pushing Solana
aside. The growth may have been facilitated by the
inflow of institutional capital into ETF products.
Upexi
announced the acquisition of 100,000 Solana coins
for $17.7 million at an average price of $176.77.
Upexi's total reserves reached 1,818,809 SOL ($331
million), acquired for $273 million. (FxPro)
Cryptocurrency
News
Definition
and Function: Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC),
Ethereum (ETH), and thousands of others function as
mediums of exchange, often without central authority
like banks or governments. They enable peer-to-peer
transactions, recorded on public ledgers (blockchains).
Market
Overview: As of July 28, 2025, the crypto market is
dynamic but volatile. Recent posts on X indicate mixed
sentiment: some users highlight Bitcoin’s potential
as a hedge against inflation or a "digital gold,"
while others point to regulatory crackdowns and market
manipulations as risks. The total market cap fluctuates,
with Bitcoin and Ethereum dominating (e.g., Bitcoin
often accounts for ~50% of the market).
Key
Trends: Bitcoin Halving Impact: The 2024 Bitcoin halving
(reducing miner rewards) continues to influence price
speculation, with historical patterns suggesting potential
bull run s, though nothing is guaranteed. Regulation:
Governments are tightening rules. The U.S. SEC and
global bodies are scrutinizing stablecoins and exchanges,
impacting market stability.
Adoption:
Institutional interest (e.g., BlackRock’s Bitcoin
ETF) and retail use in DeFi (decentralized finance)
are growing, but scams and hacks remain concerns.
Tech Advances: Ethereum’s scaling solutions (like
rollups) and layer-2 networks aim to improve transaction
speeds and costs, driving interest in smart contract
platforms.
Risks
and Considerations: High volatility: Prices can swing
dramatically (e.g., Bitcoin dropped from $69K in 2021
to $17K in 2022, then rebounded to ~$60K in 2024).
Security:
Hacks and phishing attacks are common, with millions
lost annually.
Legal:
Regulatory uncertainty varies by country (e.g., China’s
crypto ban vs. El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption).
Environmental: Proof-of-work chains like Bitcoin face
criticism for energy use, though some projects explore
greener alternatives (e.g., proof-of-stake).
Current
Sentiment (from X): Posts on X show optimism about
Bitcoin’s long-term value, skepticism about altcoins,
and debates over stablecoin risks (e.g., Tether’s
transparency). Some users warn of market bubbles,
while others see crypto as inevitable for finance.
(Grok)
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Maldives
Financial Hub: The Maldives government has partnered
with Dubai-based MBS Global Investments to create
a blockchain and digital assets financial hub in Malé,
valued at $8.8 billion, aiming to diversify the nation’s
economy.
Bitcoin-Backed
Mortgages in Australia: Block Earner launched Australia’s
first Bitcoin-backed mortgage, enabled by a regulatory
win for crypto-backed lending, offering new financing
options for homebuyers.
PayPal’s
Crypto Payment Tool: PayPal introduced a tool allowing
U.S. merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies,
expanding crypto adoption in commerce.
Tornado
Cash Legal Developments: The trial of Tornado Cash
co-creator Roman Storm continues, with blockchain
experts challenging government claims about transaction
tracing, highlighting privacy and legal debates.
Enterprise
Blockchain Adoption: Fortune 500 companies are increasingly
integrating blockchain into operations, though gaps
remain between adoption and full optimization.
Monero
Hashrate Threat: Monero faces a potential 51% attack
from rival blockchain Qubic, raising concerns about
privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.
Stablecoin
Moves: Tether dropped support for USDT on five blockchains
to focus on high-volume networks, while Ant Group
is integrating USDC on its blockchain platform.
Indian
Blockchain Initiatives: Indian OTT platform ULLU launched
UlluCoin to enhance user engagement via blockchain,
and Tata Steel completed a paperless import transaction
using blockchain for efficiency. (Grok)
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Mastercard
and Visa face backlash after hundreds of adult games
removed from online stores Steam and http://Itch.io
Gaming
platform http://Itch.io has removed all adult or not-safe-for-work
(NSFW) games from its library. It comes after Australian
anti-porn lobby group Collective Shout called on payment
providers such as Mastercard and Visa to stop providing
payment services to http://Itch.io and fellow gaming
platform Steam, with Collective Shout, claiming hundreds
of their games contained content including rape, sexual
violence and incest. http://Itch.io stated it was
acceding to demands from payment providers to "ensure
we can continue to operate and provide a marketplace
for all developers", while Mastercard and Visa
are now facing a public backlash for seemingly pressuring
Steam and http://Itch.io to give into the demands
of Collective Shout/ (RMS)
News
Mining
(Australia)
EV
revival fuels 50pc lithium gain
Data
from S&P Global Platts shows that the price of
spodumene recently peaked at $US850 per tonne; this
is a gain of nearly 50 per cent since the price reached
a low of $US575/tonne in June. The rise in the price
of spodumene - the type of lithium that is mined in
Australia - has been driven by a global rebound in
sales of electric vehicles, which have increased by
30 per cent year-on-year so far in 2025. Canaccord
forecasts that the price of spodumene will reach $US1,100
by 2027, due to expectations that lithium supply will
fall short of demand. (RMS)
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Cryptocurrency
Movies
Documentaries
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014) Follows early Bitcoin
adopter Daniel Mross, exploring Bitcoin’s origins,
its volatile rise, and the community behind it. Great
for understanding Bitcoin’s early days and its
potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016) Examines Bitcoin’s history,
ideological roots, and impact on global financial
systems through interviews with pioneers and experts.
A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed
by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives into blockchain’s
broader applications beyond cryptocurrency, addressing
scalability and regulatory challenges. Ideal for those
interested in blockchain’s transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated by
Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s societal
impact, from financial inclusion to voting systems.
A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015) Traces the history
of money and introduces Bitcoin as a decentralized
alternative, critiquing centralized financial systems.
Features interviews with crypto experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role in
dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during the
2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019) A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke
Hemsworth, and Kurt Russell. It follows a young anti-money
laundering agent investigating corruption and cryptocurrency
in his hometown. Critics note its exaggerated portrayal
but praise its entertainment value.
Silk
Road (2021) A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s
creation of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace
using Bitcoin. It explores his rise and fall, blending
crime and drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early association
with illicit activities.
Bonus
Mentions
Life
on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing early
adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries
are generally more educational, focusing on Bitcoin’s
history, blockchain technology, and real-world implications.
They’re great for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association with
crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or exaggerating
for effect. They prioritize entertainment over accuracy.
For
a deeper dive, check streaming platforms like Prime
Video, Fandango at Home, or YouTube, where many of
these are available.
News
Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall
Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is a drama
about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial world.
It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young stockbroker
desperate to succeed, who gets entangled with Gordon
Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless corporate raider.
Gekko’s mantra, “Greed is good,” drives
the story as Bud is lured into insider trading and
unethical deals, compromising his morals for wealth
and power. The film explores themes of capitalism,
loyalty, and betrayal, with Bud navigating pressures
from Gekko, his father (Martin Sheen), and his own
conscience.
Key
Details:
Cast:
Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie Sheen (Bud
Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin Sheen (Carl
Fox). Runtime: 2h 6m. Genre: Drama/Crime. Rating:
R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess.
Inspired
by real-life figures like Ivan Boesky and Michael
Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010), continued
the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming:
Available on platforms like Peacock or rentable on
Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
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they end with 10- or 15-year lows." — Jim
Rogers
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fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
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"This
is a concern"
June
27, 2024
The
AI and microchip company has lost 13 per cent in valuation
in the past three days.
Nvidia
stock has fallen for the third consecutive day and
the company has entered the history books as a result.
The AI technology and microchip giant's value has
seen an incredible climb since 2023 and last week
became the world's biggest and most valuable company
in terms of market capitalisation.
But
since then it has been an absolute bloodbath. Shares
dropped 6.7 per cent in value on Monday, which takes
the total three-day value drop to 13 per cent, or
$646 billion (USD$430 billion).
Not
only was the 6.7 per cent fall the largest single-day
plummet since April, but it's also the biggest three-day
value loss for any company in history, according to
Bloomberg.
Even
with the slump, Nvidia remains up nearly 140 per cent
this year, making it the second-best performer among
S&P 500 Index components, behind Super Micro Computer,
another favourite AI play.
The
stock suffered a drawdown of about 20 per cent earlier
this year, although it quickly returned to all-time
highs.
While
investors have flocked to Nvidia given the sky-high
demand for its chips used in AI processing, the scale
of Nvidia’s rally – it soared about 240
per cent over the course of 2023 – has underlined
concerns about its valuation.
The
stock trades at 21 times estimated sales over the
next 12 months, making it the most expensive in the
S&P 500 by this measure. Still, it remains well
liked on Wall Street. Nearly 90 per cent of the analysts
tracked by Bloomberg recommend buying, and the average
analyst price target points to an upside of about
12 per cent from current levels.
“The
momentum in Nvidia and AI stocks, in general, has
been staggering,” said Charlie Ashley, portfolio
manager at Catalyst Funds. “In terms of investing,
I would not be a contrarian right now.” (AI News,
Bloomberg, Wires, Yahoo!)
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It's
Nvidia's market, and we're all just trading in it,
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